Marshal Mattias Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I think it looks great! That second run really brought out the detail. I hope to get all my gaming units up to a similar standard! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3718480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 I guess the big question is, are you happy with it? I believe so, quite honestly it's better than I had expected to do and I credit that to the terrific amounts of support and ZEAL I've received here. Once I get the transfers on and a squad lined up and its not just a single model, I have a feeling it will look even better. At arms' length, which is what I use to gauge "tabletop quality", I think it's pretty obvious that they are Black Templar and that someone spent the time to make them look decent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3718760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I believe so, quite honestly it's better than I had expected to do and I credit that to the terrific amounts of support and ZEAL I've received here. Once I get the transfers on and a squad lined up and its not just a single model, I have a feeling it will look even better. At arms' length, which is what I use to gauge "tabletop quality", I think it's pretty obvious that they are Black Templar and that someone spent the time to make them look decent. Evaluating the quality of models from "arm's length" or "gaming perspective" is the best way to do it! That is the middle ground which allows you to always be satisfied with the results and it also is the "natural" perspective for most of the people who'll see your models: a black mass of zeal quickly approaching their lesser models on the gaming table. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3718789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Three more squad members, for a grand total of four. Work is coming along faster at this point, now that I have my method down. Sorry for the flash, it might be too harsh on the picture. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3719094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Question: I'm trying to figure out how to paint the sun burst halo shoulder pad from the tac squad box. It's on my plasma gunner so I was considering going with a red as a fiery violent color but I'm not sure. It's against a white background so it's intimidating to go with a crazy color. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3720575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebaur Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Red or gold would be good as it would kind of be like a marksmanship award since he has the bullet hanging from that pad as well Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3720811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tekman Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I think it looks pretty good. I can clearly see all the small details in his armor that would otherwise disappear in the black. Using a drybrush will have the effect of having a more greyish color than black, but that's ok. I think the head might have gotten a little too much but it's not bad. I notice you cleaned up the eyes and painted the chest straps. They look good. I guess the big question is, are you happy with it? Could always wash black or dark grey over it if it gets to grey, also gives a nice color spectrum. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3721003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Planning question. I'm thinking of doing a vehicle or two for Vow #2. How do they compare to infantry as far as time to complete? Edit: no air brush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3731380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Depends on your method and the standard you go for. Mine is fairly basic but I found my land raider and and dread were quick to paint in comparison to my progress on a full unit of equivalent-point infantry. Less detail generally, I think, and more forgiving. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3731397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Depends on your method and the standard you go for. Mine is fairly basic but I found my land raider and and dread were quick to paint in comparison to my progress on a full unit of equivalent-point infantry. Less detail generally, I think, and more forgiving. I have no defined method at this point, it's all trial and error. Level of quality or finish will be table top, maybe a bit more. Looking for something that looks good from arm's length. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3731408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Cool, much like myself then - something that looks cool as a gaming piece rather than a golden demon entry! Vehicles are surely your friends here ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3731417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Cool, much like myself then - something that looks cool as a gaming piece rather than a golden demon entry! Vehicles are surely your friends here ;) Good to hear. That's what I'm looking for, something to look cool while I blow up the Xeno and Witches. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3731532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Vow #1 done http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290382-e-tenebrae-lux-iii-angels-of-death-strategium/page-36 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3731673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 A minor vow, but a vow nonetheless. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290382-e-tenebrae-lux-iii-angels-of-death-strategium/page-39?do=findComment&comment=3738515 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3738519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTT_FRANCIS Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 They all count Brother. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3740295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Through shared sacrifice, each brother contributing what he can, will a Crusade overcome all opposition. In the end, what matters is could you be counted on when your chapter needed you the most. Now take your vow and deliver a full measure of ZEALous wrath upon the heretic, the weak, and the unforgiven. ONWARDS! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3740792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andhil Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 In this Crusade, there are no "minor" vows. As Brother Honda said. No one will remember how much you contributed, but all will remember that you stood at their side in this glorious event. Good Luck, Brother! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3740917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks for the support, progress is going faster than I would've guessed so that's good news. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3740973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Vow #2 complete http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290382-e-tenebrae-lux-iii-angels-of-death-strategium/page-41?do=findComment&comment=3743734 First BT vehicle, I gotta say I think I did fairly good. My favorite part is the edge highlighting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3743735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTT_FRANCIS Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Nice, very crisp, I hope mine look half as good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3744697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Very nice mini. So after watching you ponder your chapter of choice, what made you finally decide on Templars? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3746589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Very nice mini. So after watching you ponder your chapter of choice, what made you finally decide on Templars? ALL OTHER CHAPTERS PALE IN COMPARISON TO OUR AWESOMENESS AND ZEAL, BUT MOSTLY OUR ZEAL. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3746738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Very nice mini. So after watching you ponder your chapter of choice, what made you finally decide on Templars? Been a fan of them since I started 40k. Main things I liked were: * cool color scheme and not too difficult to paint * Access to bolt pistol and chainsword squads (I like the aesthetics) * They were one of the legions present at the battle of Terra. * They are still crusading 10,000 years later. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3746947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Very nice mini. So after watching you ponder your chapter of choice, what made you finally decide on Templars? Been a fan of them since I started 40k. Main things I liked were: * cool color scheme and not too difficult to paint * Access to bolt pistol and chainsword squads (I like the aesthetics) * They were one of the legions present at the battle of Terra. * They are still crusading 10,000 years later. Background wise, they are still one of my top 3 faves. I had a lot of fun in the BT section back in the day... I always believed the BT were the closest to pursuing the Emperor's vision in 40k. I also personally believe they are perhaps the biggest (even the Inquisition is worried about their size.) All around I think it's a bit of a shame they didn't get a supplement... I've never seen them as really big followers of the Codex Astartes... just personal opinion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3747118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 All around I think it's a bit of a shame they didn't get a supplement... I've never seen them as really big followers of the Codex Astartes... just personal opinion After what happened to the Iron Hands, we do not want a supplement. The Risk to Reward ratio is too great. I wouldn't want to find out that Sigismund came to the conclusion that maybe Horus was right after all and the deep seated reason why we adopted black was so it would be easier for us to join up with the Black Legion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292355-wip-thread-for-miniguns-vows/page/2/#findComment-3747146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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